• posted: Sep. 06, 2019
• tooth decay

Although techniques and materials have changed, dentists still follow basic principles for treating tooth decay that date from the late 19th Century. And for good reason: They work. These Read More

• posted: Aug. 27, 2019
• oral health

For years people tuned in to enjoy one of David Letterman's "Top 10 lists," a frequent gag performed on his show Late Night. Each countdown list poked fun at Read More

• posted: Aug. 17, 2019
• root canal treatment

As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Read More

• posted: Aug. 07, 2019
• dental cleaning

One of the key parts to an effective oral disease prevention plan is practicing daily oral hygiene to remove dental plaque. Both brushing and flossing are necessary for cleaning Read More

• posted: Jul. 28, 2019
• dental implants

What's so special about dental implants — and why should you consider one to replace a missing tooth? Although they've only been widely available for thirty years, dental implants have Read More

• posted: Jul. 18, 2019
• tooth wear

Unlike our primitive ancestors, our teeth have it relatively easy. Human diets today are much more refined than their counterparts from thousands of years ago. Ancient teeth recovered from Read More

• posted: Jul. 08, 2019
• celebrity smiles,  dental injury

Whether she’s singing, dancing or acting, Jennifer Lopez is a performer who is known for giving it all she’s got. But during one show, Lopez recently admitted, she gave Read More

• posted: Jun. 28, 2019
• sensitive teeth

If you're one of over 30% of Americans who wince in pain when eating and drinking certain foods and beverages, you may have tooth sensitivity. Although there are a Read More

• posted: Jun. 21, 2019
• veneers

Porcelain veneers give celebrities their perfect smiles, but the restorations aren't just for movie stars. In fact, veneers are an excellent choice for anyone who has a few tooth flaws Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2019
• partial denture

You would love to replace your missing teeth with dental implants. And for good reason — they're the best way to restore life-like, functional teeth. But there's one problem Read More

• posted: Jun. 08, 2019
• oral health

Dairy foods have played a role in human diets for thousands of years. More than one kid—whether millennia ago on the Mesopotamian plains or today in an American suburb—has Read More

• posted: May 29, 2019
• celebrity smiles,  smile makeover

Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source Read More

• posted: May 19, 2019
• nutrition

You've no doubt heard about certain foods and beverages that increase your risk for dental disease. These foods, often high in added sugar or acid, can lead to tooth Read More

• posted: May 09, 2019
• shingles,  oral health

If you had chicken pox as a child, you're at higher risk for a painful viral infection later in life called shingles. Besides a painful skin rash and other Read More

• posted: May 06, 2019
• dental implants

Dental implants are a long-lasting option for replacing missing or extracted teeth. Dental implants can be used to replace one tooth or many, depending on each patient’s needs. Dental implants Read More

• posted: Apr. 29, 2019
• dental implants,  oral hygiene

We've been using bridges to replace missing teeth for decades. Now, recently-developed implant-supported bridges are even more dependable, promising greater durability and less interference with remaining natural teeth. But just Read More